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New York Sour

The New York Sour is what happens when a Whiskey Sour sneaks into the wine cellar.

The Doppelgänger Martini

Irish Whiskey Brownies

Chocolate and red wine are fine, but chocolate and whiskey are next-level delicious.

Barrel-Aged Spiced Whiskey

Preparing a barrel-aged whiskey cocktail isn't as intimidating as it may sound and there's a lot of room for creativity.

Peel Slowly and See

In Jerry Thomas’ Bartenders Guide, an “improved” cocktail is a simple cocktail in the traditional sense of the word (spirit, sugar, and water) that is improved with some added liqueur and/or absinthe, and garnished with an expressed lemon peel.

Spiked Hot Chocolate

You might not think of spiked hot chocolate as a cocktail, but it’s just as much of one as Hot Buttered Rum or a White Russian.

Pickleback Pickles

We’re always up for a twist on the classic Pickleback shot.

Hot Toddy

A simple mix of hot water, sweetener, spice, and spirit (typically whiskey), the Hot Toddy is a classic folk remedy for the common cold.

Old Fashioned

​​In 1948, a New York tax-attorney-turned-cocktail-whiz published The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, which remains an indispensable bartending guide to this day.

Whiskey Sour

Think of the Whiskey Sour as a citrusy version of the Old Fashioned.

Whiskey Lemon Punch

The Devil’s Own Pumpkin

"Somewhat of a seasonal nod to the pumpkin spice craze, this drink can be enjoyed at any hour of the day," Shae Minnillo, a bartender at Manolito in New Orleans, says about his recipe.

New York Sour

Level up with blackberries and red wine.

The Doppelgänger Martini

Step aside, gin and vodka.

Irish Whiskey Brownies

Ready for next-level delicious?

Barrel-Aged Spiced Whiskey

Get inspired by a bartender's fresh take on a classic.

Peel Slowly and See

With the right banana liqueur, whiskey takes on a new flavor.

Spiked Hot Chocolate

A bartender makes the case for combining whiskey and green chartreuse.

Pickleback Pickles

This edible version of the Pickleback shot will blow your mind.

Hot Toddy

Nothing will keep you warm like this twist on an old favorite.

Old Fashioned

The overlooked sweetener is just what this classic cocktail needed.

Whiskey Sour

A touch of blackberry packs a serious punch.

Whiskey Lemon Punch

Calling all lemon lovers.

The Devil’s Own Pumpkin

Irish whiskey and maple pumpkin butter were made for each other.